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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 3, 2023

Bill of the Day: Get your booze on Sundays

Mississippi’s current laws restrict the sale of liquor at package stores on Sunday. How many times have you been getting ready for the week ahead on a Sunday, planning your grocery list, and remember you’re out of wine or vodka? If you live in Mississippi, your very next thought is that you can’t buy package…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 3, 2023

Mississippi House revises how the City of Jackson can spend its local option sales tax

Rep. Lamar said the bill clarifies that going forward the city would spend the money on water and sewer needs. On Thursday, the Mississippi House passed House Bill 1168 which would revise the use of revenue from the City of Jackson’s municipal option special sales tax. After heavy debate on the House floor, Representatives passed…